Gargano coast from Marina di Chieuti to Rodi Garganico - Peschici

Chieuti to Rodi - Peschici

The coast of Puglia from Chieuti, on the border with the Molise region, towards Rodi Garganico is low and
with long sandy beaches. Along this same stretch of coast there are two of the most most important
marine lakes in Puglia, the Lake of Lesina and that of Varano.

Between Rodi Garganico and Peschici the coast starts
to get higher for the presence of the Gargano promontory. Here, thanks to the existence of this
promontory, the coast feature some beautiful bays with sandy beaches.

Marina di Chieuti

The beaches of Puglia, on the border with Molise, begin with this plain beach still untouched and
with few services available. It is not very crowded due to the proximity to the most popular
beaches of Rodi and Peschici, located to the east.

Lesina Marina

Lesina Marina is an area with coastal dunes and pine forests. There is here a long and deep sandy
beach lapped by clear and clean sea. Inland, a pine forest and dunes between the sea and the Lesina
lake. Lesina Marina offers services such as hotels, residences, camping and bungalows. Also some well
organised lidos located on the beach provide good services for bathing.

Lago di Lesina

The Lesina lake is a typical long coastal lake never more than 2 metres deep. Lying between the
lake and the sea there is a 27 km strip of land with dunes and a long sandy beach. The area is well
preserved and untouched.

Torre Mileto

Torre Mileto is located on the final part of Lesina lake going east. It takes its name from the nice
tower located on a small peninsula. The area is of great interest for the presence of Mediterranean
vegetation, rich marine species reefs and freshwater springs.

Lago di Varano

Varano lake, located just after Lesina lake is a salt lake separated from the sea by a long strip of
land which is in fact an island. This strip is covered with dunes, Mediterranean vegetation and a
long beach, sometimes narrow sometimes a little deeper, with some organized lidos here and there
up to Foce Varano, located to the east.

Foce del Varano

Foce del Varano rises on a small island that separates the Varano lake from the Adriatic Sea. It is a
small fishing village and a tourist destination thanks to the presence of the lake, the untouched
beaches with blue sea and the vast green spaces.

Baia di Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara bay is a long stretch of sandy beach located between lake of Varano and the town
of Rodi. The area is mostly untouched with few hotels and camping. Most of the beach is free to
access although there are some organised lidos, of which, some belong to the hotels located inland.

Rodi

Rodi Garganico is an ancient town colonized by Crete, Greece and, in the VIII century B.C., by the
Rhodes. It stands on an high hill overlooking, on the west side, the bay of Santa Barbara and on the
est side, a wide and beautiful beach with a series of organised lidos with all the necessary services
for bathing.

Type of coast: reefs

Coordinates Lat-Long: 41.929477, 15.885264 (41°55'46''N 15°53'6.9''E)

From Rodi to Peschici

Along the SP 89 Garganica, which runs closed to the sea, the coast is not particularly interesting
with some low cliffs and no beaches, but after few miles begins a long beach that stretches to the
Pineta Mazzini. This beach is for the most part free to access with just few organised lidos.

Baia Calenella

In the Calenella bay, located between two rocky headlands, there is a long and beautiful beach with
clear blue sea. There are here various organized lidos for renting umbrellas and sun chairs. Also
bars and parking spaces. Much of the beach is still free to access and use. It is at a walking distance
from Peschici.

Peschici

Perched on a massive rocky promontory, Peschici is a popular tourist attraction with its small
harbour, hotels and campsites. The baia of Peschici, located west of the city, has a long beach with
fine sand and clear sea. The beach offers all the necessary services, from renting umbrellas to bars,
restaurants and parking. Easy to reach and at a walking distance from the centre of Peschici.